Home Counties
Home Counties Region
The region has a committee of seven regional officers. The regional committee consists of a chair, director/vice chair, three training officers, a treasurer, and a secretary. The region aims to host four regional training days per year covering a wide range of licensing and related topics, delivered by experienced individuals from a range of professions and backgrounds. These training sessions generally alternate between in person and online platforms. The region aims to rotate the location of face-to-face meetings to ensure members from all areas can attend.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the HC region, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Bedfordshire
- Berkshire
- Hertfordshire
- Oxfordshire
- Essex
Home Counties Committee
Mike Harding
Training & Events Officer
Tony Ireland
Secretary
Phil Andrews
Treasurer
Emma Thompson
Training & Events Officer
Laura Driscoll
Vice Chair, Communications Officer & Advisory Council Representative
Vikki Rigden
Training & Events Officer
Charlie Robinson
Regional Chair
Regional & National News
Important update on booking Institute of Licensing events
We would like to share an important update regarding Institute of Licensing events and training bookings.
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MPs raise alarm over future of pubs
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Minister signals support for mandatory taxi CCTV to curb grooming gang exploitation
Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has said she is open to making CCTV compulsory in taxis across England.
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Government backs expert committee’s findings on new pet import protections
Defra has formally responded to the Animal Sentience Committee’s August 2025 letter assessing the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats...
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Improvements coming to the IoL member area
We are working behind the scenes on improvements to our member systems to support members and how you interact with...
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Gambling Commission issues January compliance update
The Gambling Commission has issued its first fortnightly update of 2026.
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Trade bodies respond to speculation of government review of business rates for pubs
Speculation that the government is preparing to revisit business rates for pubs has triggered a swift and mixed reaction across...
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